Friday, February 12, 2016

Into the Deep :: A Guest Post from Patty Sloniger!

Hello, everyone! I’m Patty Sloniger and I’m going to be guest posting about my new fabric collection “Into theDeep” today here on Making it Fun.

I’ll also be sharing a free pattern and instructions for making this Starboard mini quilt that was in my booth at FallQuilt Market.

So what’s the inspiration behind my new collection? Well, I grew up on the east coast with many fond memories of
trips to the seashore, so I’ve been itching to create an ocean-themed collection. I’ve been contemplating ideas and
sketches for a few years and it finally seemed to be the right time to put those ideas on paper, so to speak.As a child, I vividly remember the bobbing heads of people far out in the waves and imagining what mysteries
lie beneath the surface, possibly swimming right past their feet and they didn’t even know it. As I got older, I too
was allowed to swim further out and it was the excitement of being in the ocean balanced against the fear of the
unknown... and of jellyfish! Which were both awe-inspiring and frightening at the same time.In this collection you’ll find graceful jellyfish, dapper seahorses, sea plants, the occasional baby squid and lots of
waves! There are Japanese inspired linearwaves, scalloped polka dot waves and fractured, stylized waves... you can
never have enough waves in the ocean! Mariner Dot is a great variation on a staple (and vaguely reminiscent of
octopus suckers.) And of course, starfish and bubbles in the large-scale anchor print, perfect for big projects like
clothing or tote bags.Into the Deep is available in two colorways, Laguna and Tropical.Laguna is full of the traditional deep blues, periwinkles and aquas associated with those early memories of the
east coast.

While the Tropical colorway is full of bright, sun soaked colors you might associate with a summer vacation in
the Bahamas or Key West.

Here are all the prints from both colorways, from Laguna to Tropical. Mix and match from both, it all works.

I love the pink mixed in with the navy and blue. And that little pop of green is perfect.
(Sewn and quilted by Debbie Grosskopf)

The peachy-orange also mixes well with the blues from both colorways, and the SurfSide pattern in Pearl makes a
fabulous low volume background. I made this little mini quilt using the mini quick curve ruler.

Combine all the navies, aquas and periwinkles from both colorways for a stunning range of ocean-y blues.
As you can see, I found myself pulling these tones together quite frequently when I was sewing samples for
Market. :)

If you’re going to QuiltCon this year, be on the lookout for my Under Currents quilt in the exhibit! It’s the
dark blue quilt behind the gown with the diagonal waves. Oh, and the mermaid gown... isn’t it fabulous? I
want to be able to wear it so bad! Designed by Alyssa Holub, and it’s the real deal, boned corset and all.

The fussy cutting! Lots of opportunities for fussy-cutting with these prints.

Remember that bit about a free mini quilt pattern at the beginning of my post? Well, here it is. You can find the
free download here. Michael Miller is also giving away a bundle of fabric from Into the Deep along with some
coordinating Cotton Couture solids, everything you’ll need to make your own Starboard quilt!

"The colors are so rich and beautiful! I think I would make some quilted pillow shams for my master bedroom. Those hues would match the watercolor pints of Bermuda I have on the walls there!"

Well, I hope you’ve enjoyed this little glimpse into my new collection and that you’re inspired to make some
amazing things with it!For more inspiration, check out my instagram feed. And please, please tag me if you post your projects, I
absolutely love seeing what you make. :)Happy Sewing!

Oh my goodness! I love this new line Patty! I would of course make a quilt with it. More than one. I love the fussy cutting examples so I think I would start with an English paper piecing project first.

I would have to make a modern wallhanging for my living room to give it a punch of color. This will look so striking and beautiful against my grey walls. This would be he perfect way to bring the outdoors in since I'm now living on the coast! Best luck to all!!

These fabrics and all of these projects are wonderful! I'm a huge nautical fan and am constantly making nautical quilts. I think I'd like to do something EPP and fussy cut the heck out of this line. :)

Mixing the two colorways together is a great plan and that little triangular beauty by Debbie G would be something I would like to attempt. Thanks for the ideas and the giveaway. Kathy in Colo repzjratplainsdotnet

I am making a playmat for my kids with a world map panel and would love to add these fabrics to that project. My goal is to make learning about the world, travel, cultures and the natural habitats of animals fun through play. Thanks for the giveaway but I will be purchasing these if I win or not. I need them in my life! Vitaminpez@yahoo.com

The colors are so rich and beautiful! I think I would make some quilted pillow shams for my master bedroom. Those hues would match the watercolor pints of Bermuda I have on the walls there!tstanulis@verizon.net

Ever since seeing the pics from quilt market, I've been waiting for this collection to come out! I would probably end up making a quilt and pillows for my living room… although deep down, I'd love to be able to make and wear that mermaid dress!!

I'd like to make an ottoman cover for my living room and maybe a special surprise mini quilt for my quilty friend Christina (her whole house has the aqua/sea theme). These fabrics would brighten up any room!

My granddaughter and I share many beach memories, and I would love to make her a quilt with this wonderful collection. Thanks for the chance to win and thanks for sharing the story of your inspiration for the collection.

Love the quilt with all the half-square triangles, but didn't see the name of it. It's right below the bolts of both colorways. It is beautiful and unique. I would love to make it. Where can I find the pattern?

LOOOOVE this Line! Awesome..and they are "My" colors for sure!!! :) Not positive...but think will make quilt for new Granbaby..his room is whales & sea creatures..I think this might just be different enough..but Special! The pops of color would be super! Thanks for chance to win your Give-a-way! :D

I'm still afraid of Jelly Fish here on the Atlantic haha.They are still awesome tho and I'd paper piece multiple pillows for a window seat w/Into the Deep. Love the blues, turquoise and pinks/corals, very coastal:) Thank you.

Thanks for the mini quilt pattern! I am excited about this fabric line! My daughter has been wanting me to make her a quilt for her bed with greens and blues. I've looked at lots of fabrics, and saw this and showed it to her, and she loves it! Especially the jellyfish. So I'll be making a twin quilt out of it.